Each year, tens of thousands of Australian children enter the MS Readathon.

One of the challenges we face is ensuring that all participants go on to complete the program and send in their sponsorship money to help change the lives of Australians living with Multiple Sclerosis.

MS Readathon recognise the important role teachers play in helping us achieve these goals, and offer incentives relating to the completion rate of registered students.

			2008 MS Readathon School Rewards
			Enthusiastic Reader Leaders can make the world of difference to the success of the MS Readathon. Schools that have 80% of registered participants complete with an average $50 minimum sponsorship donated per completer received by 30 August will receive a fantastic Leapfrog Educational Package, including an interactive Leapfrog Globe and a Tag reading book.

How can your school qualify?

Get kids interested

The best way to inspire children to enter is to host a visit by an MS Readathon Community Representative. We provide an interactive presentation about Multiple Sclerosis and a background to all the great things going on in the program.

Keep them motivated

Follow up with students who have registered by contacting your local MS Readathon office on 1300 677 323 to get an up to date list of participants from your school.

Encourage reading

MS Readathon runs from June 1 – June 30. It is important that any late entrants are encouraged that they are not too late to register. Here are some classroom activity ideas

Return of Sponsorship

All children who complete the program will receive a certificate of appreciation and reading rewards. Sponsorship (organised by parents) should be received by August 30th, 2008.

School Rewards

To get an updated list of the number of students from your school who have completed the MS Readathon, call your local office on 1300 677 323.

All students who have returned their sponsorship by the money due date will contribute toward their school’s eligibility for the School Reward.

The MS Readathon is a great way to encourage your students to read more, earn a reward for your school and help change the lives of Australian people living with MS

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